Career Advice
Get on Board: how governance experience can help you and the sector
If you’re interested in joining the board of an arts organisation but not sure where to start, here are some…
Stop being reactive; digital mentorship is about strategic investment
ACMI is changing the face of digital mentorship turning to the CEO’s lens, but with a non-hierarchical swagger that will…
How mentorship has changed for arts organisations
In an environment of reduced funding, savvy partnership and creative mentorships are vital for growing the careers of artists and…
Executive Assistant to five state gallery directors, Lindsay Brookes’ insights are golden
Retiring after 34-years at AGSA, Lindsay Brookes offers wisdoms on why organisational history is important, and the ‘sticky role an…
The Power of Visibility: beating the mid-career blahs
Even introverts can shine in their own ways. Challenge your fears and put yourself out there with these ideas from…
Exit interview: Rachael Coghlan, CEO Craft ACT
In five years, Rachael Coghlan has turned Craft ACT around from drained coffers to secure organisational funding, and created a…
So you want my arts job: Circus acrobat
If you enjoy flying through the air and have a well-developed sense of trust, working in a circus company might…
The essential job interview question to ask (from the archives)
When conducting job interviews, often it's a curly question that reveals the person who's the best cultural fit for your…
Getting an arts grant for your literature project
Award-winning poet Melinda Smith offers some tips and tricks for applying for the funding that might just make your project…
So you want my arts job: Freelance Arts Photographer
Daniel Boud has photographed celebrities from Flume to Cate Blanchett and Ai Wei Wei, and has worked with most major…